Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, Kaduna Governor has recovered and tested negative for COVID-19.
The Governor revealed this via his Twitter handle on Wednesday.
It’s been four weeks since he started observing strict medical precautions and revealed on Wednesday that he has tested negative twice.
“I am delighted to report today, that after nearly four weeks of observing a strict medical regime, I have now received the all-clear after two consecutive negative test results,” he tweeted.
KADUNA UPDATE: “I am delighted to report today, that after nearly four weeks of observing a strict medical regime, I have now received the all-clear after two consecutive negative test results” -Malam Nasir @elrufai pic.twitter.com/bt0XYj1LML
— Governor of Kaduna (@GovKaduna) April 22, 2020
The latest information has grounded rumours about the Governor being in ICU over COVID-19.
Recall that El-Rufai sent photos of himself after the rumours of a deterioration of his health started to go viral as he asked his supporters and admirers to be at ease.
Commissioner of Health Dr. @AMBaloni has announced the discharge of one more Covid-19 case. This brings to five the number of patients discharged since 14 April 2020. She also confirmed that there are three new cases of Covid-19 in the state, all with recent travel history. pic.twitter.com/7EwYKwk7ZW
— Governor of Kaduna (@GovKaduna) April 22, 2020